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Campus awards honor high-achieving students
5/21/18
Each year, Penn State Scranton honors those individuals from its staff, faculty and student body who have enriched the academic fabric of the campus, with special awards that recognize their accomplishments in select disciplines and/or student leadership and service. The awards are presented each spring at a special dinner honoring the recipients.
James Franklin to headline this year's Penn State Night annual dinner
5/14/18
The Greater Scranton Penn State Chapter's 2018 “Penn State Night” dinner on Wednesday, May 23, will feature Nittany Lions Head Football Coach James Franklin.
Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates 135 at spring commencement
5/6/18
Penn State Worthington Scranton held its 50th commencement May 5 during a ceremony at the Scranton Cultural Center. This year’s commencement is particularly significant, as the class of 2018 marks the last graduating class of Penn State Worthington Scranton. On May 1, the campus officially became Penn State Scranton, a name change that was approved last year by the University’s Board of Trustees.
Penn State Scranton: Northeast campus name change becomes official
5/1/18
Penn State's presence in northeast Pennsylvania has now taken on a new name — Penn State Scranton. Approved by the University's Board of Trustees last July, the name change is intended to more accurately describe the campus' service area, as well as more correctly reflect the 21st-century mission of the campus and the significant role Penn State has in the region.
Brent Pennington is the May Employee of the Month at Penn State Scranton
4/30/18
Brent Pennington, an IT support specialist at Penn State Scranton, has been named the campus' May Employee of the Month.
Penn State Day at Knoebel’s slated for May 19
4/26/18
The Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society is one of nine Penn State organizations hosting Penn State Day at Knoebel’s Amusement Resort on May 19. Tickets are available through the campuses' alumni offices and must be purchased by April 30.
'All That We Are' video explores connections across Penn State communities
4/13/18
Stand for State, Penn State’s bystander intervention initiative, recently asked students, faculty and staff at all Penn State campuses to explore what connects us as part of an interactive event called “All That We Are.”
Worthington Scranton faculty and staff present at annual TLT Symposium
4/13/18
Three Penn State Worthington Scranton faculty and staff members presented at the 2018 Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Symposium, an annual event that brings together Penn State faculty and staff members and ideas that transform education.
All That We Are
4/13/18
Stand for State, Penn State’s bystander intervention initiative, recently asked students, faculty, and staff at all Penn State Campuses to explore what connects us as part of an interactive event called “All That We Are.”
2018 Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Fair winners announced
4/10/18
Penn State Worthington Scranton students from a variety of disciplines and academic programs presented their research and creative projects at this year's 12th annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Fair. Over 75 students presented a total of 54 projects and research posters at the event.
Breakfast with the Nittany Lion planned for April 15 at Worthington Scranton
4/4/18
The Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society's annual Breakfast with the Nittany Lion will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on April 15 in The View Cafe's Study Learning Center.
Chorale and Jazz Band annual spring concert slated for April 21
4/3/18
The Penn State Worthington Scranton Chorale and Jazz Band, directed by Sharon Ann Toman, will present its Annual Spring Concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at The Theater at North, North Main Avenue, Scranton. The concert is free of charge and open to the public.
Penn State announces 2018 University-wide faculty and staff awards
4/2/18
Each year, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. The invitation-only ceremony for the 2018 awards was Tuesday, April 3, at University Park.
Six faculty members receive 2018 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
4/2/18
Six Penn State faculty members have received the 2018 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching — Fred Aebli, information sciences and technology program co-coordinator and lecturer at Penn State Worthington Scranton; Elaine S. Barry, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Fayette; Mary Connerty, senior lecturer in English at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Dennis Decoteau, professor of horticulture and plant system health in the College of Agricultural Sciences; Fred Fonseca, associate professor of information sciences and technology in the College of Information Sciences and Technology; and Michael Janik, professor of chemical engineering in the College of Engineering.